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The Cullman Tribune

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PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont’s season ends with 27-0 loss to Fayette County

VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont’s playoff run ended Friday night with a 27-0 loss to Fayette County in the second round of the Class 3A football playoffs. The Eagles finished 7-5 after earning their first playoff victory since 1993 a week earlier. Fayette County improved to 10-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals. Vinemont intercepted a pass on Fayette County’s opening possession, according to the MaxPreps scoring log kept by Brayden Baker. The Eagles punted on the ensuing series. The Tigers took over at their own 11-yard line and scored on a touchdown pass to take a 7-0 lead. Fayette County then recovered a Vinemont fumble at the Eagles’ 20. Another touchdown pass and an extra point extended the lead to 14-0 before the end of the first quarter. Vinemont stopped the Tigers on fourth down in the second quarter, but Fayette County later added a rushing touchdown. The extra point made it 21-0, which remained the score at halftime. The Tigers added 6 points in the third quarter to extend the lead to 27-0. Neither team scored in the fourth. The loss ended Vinemont’s three-game winning streak. The Eagles had beaten Glencoe 28-21 and Susan Moore 12-7 before their 16-8 first-round

Vinemont, AL · 11h

The Cullman Tribune

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Walker, Barnett sworn in as newest Cullman County commissioners

CULLMAN, Ala. – Kenneth Walker and Richard Barnett were officially sworn in Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, as the newest members of the Cullman County Commission. The two commissioners succeed longtime Commissioners Kerry Watson and Garry Marchman, who each served 12 years. Walker (who served as Commission chairman from 2012-2020) will represent District 1, while Barnett will represent District 2. As members of the Commission, Walker and Barnett will be responsible for helping oversee county operations, infrastructure improvements, public services and budgetary decisions that affect residents throughout Cullman County. They join Chairman Jeff Clemons and Commissioners Kelly Duke (District 3) and Corey Freeman (District 4) as the Commission enters a new chapter of county leadership. At the Oct. 20 Commission meeting, Clemons publicly recognized Marchman and Watson for their years of dedication and service to the county, saying, “I want to thank Commissioner Garry Marchman, Commissioner Kerry Watson for their 12 years of service to the citizens of Cullman County. It’s been truly an honor for me to work with y’all the six years that I’ve been here. Y’all have been dedicated to the citizens of Cullman County. Y’all are great leaders and you’ll truly be missed on this commission.” The

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Chris Townsend sworn in as Limestone County’s first Black commissioner

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - In Limestone County, the first Black county commissioner in county history has taken his seat as well. Chris Townsend was officially sworn in Wednesday morning. He now represents District 3.

Limestone County, AL · 2d
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Nearly 150 years on the land: Bridgeforth Farms shows rural Alabama what Black ownership can build

Limestone County family farm, founded by a formerly enslaved man in 1877, was a featured stop for national leaders weighing the future of rural land and power. In 1877, a formerly enslaved man named George Bridgeforth began farming in Limestone County. Nearly 150 years later, his family’s farm is one of the most successful Black-owned agricultural businesses in the South.

Limestone County, AL · 4d
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The Cullman Tribune

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PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Oakman, Vinemont improves to 3-0 at Veterans Day Tip-Off Classic

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Tyce Thompson scored 12 points in the third quarter as West Point erased a six-point halftime deficit to beat Oakman 72-46 on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The comeback gave West Point a sweep at the Veterans Day Tip-Off Classic after its girls held Oakman to one point in the fourth quarter of a 61-24 win. Local teams won six of the eight varsity games at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum. Four Vinemont boys scored in double figures against Wilson. Cullman’s boys and the Holly Pond and Good Hope girls also won. West Point 72, Oakman 46 (boys) Oakman scored the first seven points and led 15-10 after one quarter. Thompson hit two 3-pointers, Rush Lamar scored inside and Tripp Dingler made a free throw to tie it at 19. Oakman answered with a 10-4 run to go into halftime up 29-23. West Point outscored the Wildcats 26-6 in the third to take a 49-35 lead. In the fourth, Nolan Franklin made two baskets, Thompson banked in a floater and Levi Steadman scored twice inside to make it 59-37. West Point outscored Oakman 49-17 after halftime. Thompson finished with 20 points and Steadman added 16 for West

Cullman, AL · 1d

The Gadsden Times

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Freeze warning issued for Marshall County

A freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Huntsville at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. This warning applies to Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The NWS warns: "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold." Marshall County weather radar .oembed-asset-photo-image { width: 100%; } What are NWS meteorologists saying? At 2:09 a.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information: " WHAT: Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 across Northern Alabama. WHERE: Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama. WHEN: For the first Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 8 a.m. CST Saturday. For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight Saturday Night to 8 a.m. CST Sunday. IMPACTS: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing." What is a freeze warning? A Freeze Warning is issued when surface temperatures are expected to drop below freezing (32 degrees or lower) over a large area for an extended period, regardless of whether frost is expected to form. A Frost Advisory is issued when frost is likely and when temperatures are forecast to drop to 33-36 degrees with clear

Marshall County, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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Cullman Chamber’s 4th annual Cookie Crawl set for Nov. 14

CULLMAN, Ala. – Grab your walking shoes and your sweet tooth. One of Cullman’s most delicious holiday traditions is back. The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Cookie Crawl, presented by Visit Cullman, on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., or while supplies last. The event is part of the Cullman Area Christmas Open House, a holiday tradition since 1990. The best part? It’s completely free. How it works Families can pick up their Cookie Crawl box on Friday, Nov. 13, from 4-6 p.m. Each box comes with a list of participating Chamber member businesses. Then on Saturday, it’s time to make your way around Cullman, stopping at each business to collect a cookie along the way. There is a limit of one free Cookie Crawl box per family, and boxes are available while supplies last, so early birds may want to plan ahead. Shop local, one cookie at a time The Cookie Crawl is a fun way to kick off the holiday season, discover local businesses and support the places that make Cullman special, all while filling a box with festive treats. “Shop local. Collect cookies. Celebrate Christmas in Cullman!” the Chamber said in

Cullman, AL · 1d

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Local athletes sign to play at next level

ARDMORE, Ala. (WAFF) - Three softball players out of Limestone County signed their letters of intent Friday Afternoon. Ardmore’s Kadence Williams signed to play softball at Gadsden State Community College. “It’s really exciting,” Williams said. “I’ve looked forward to this day since I was little.”

Ardmore, AL · 18h

The Cullman Tribune

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Christmas in Baileyton: Tree lighting, visit from Santa Dec. 4

BAILEYTON, Ala. – Just a few weeks after Baileyton showed what a small town can do when it comes together, the community is ready to do it again, this time under the glow of Christmas lights. The Town of Baileyton invites everyone to “Christmas in Baileyton,” a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 4, at the Baileyton Town Park, 390 Fire Station Road. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the ceremony begins at 6. Santa Claus himself will make a special guest appearance, and families are invited to bring their children to take pictures with him. The tree lighting was a topic of conversation when the Baileyton Town Council met Nov. 2. Mayor Pro Tem Dewayne Sumner gave a report on the Christmas tree for the park, and Councilman Mark McKelvy reported on Christmas street lights. Council members also discussed plans for the ceremony and the supplies it will need, from hot chocolate and thermoses to the star that tops the tree. The celebration comes on the heels of the town’s first-ever Harvest at the Park on Oct. 31, which drew as many as 1,000 to 1,500 children, plus countless family members, friends and neighbors, and left the people

Baileyton, AL · 1d

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Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds

Huntsville is the regional hub that rural North Alabama patients are sent to, and a new poll suggests voters in the Huntsville-area congressional district know it. They worry that trouble […] The post Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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Good Hope Christmas Parade, Christmas in the Park set for Dec. 12

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Somewhere in Good Hope, a float is already taking shape in a garage. Strings of lights are being untangled, fire trucks will soon be polished and children are starting to count down the days until they can wave at Santa. The City of Good Hope’s annual Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park are set for Saturday, Dec. 12, and this year, the whole community is invited to “Be the Light.” “Celebrate this season of hope, love, and joy as we come together to make our community shine bright!” organizers shared in announcing this year’s theme. Along the parade route The parade steps off promptly at 11 a.m. from the Good Hope High School football field and travels down County Road 437 to Good Hope City Hall, where the celebration continues with Christmas in the Park at Municipal Park. Over the years, the parade has drawn a hometown crowd of floats, decorated horses, local churches, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, area fire departments, the Good Hope High School football team and marching bands, including the Good Hope Raider Band. City leaders traditionally ride along, and the parade wouldn’t be complete without Santa Claus himself. Christmas in

Good Hope, AL · 1d

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Hunt Family Foundation gives $1.5K to Good Hope parks in memory of longtime parks director

GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Some men build things you can see. Ball fields. Pools. Parks where the grass is cut just right and the lights come on at dusk. And some men build things you can’t see quite so easily. A kindness that gets passed along. A habit of showing up. A belief that every child deserves a place to play. John E. Hunt built both. On Monday evening, nearly six years after his passing, his legacy walked into Good Hope City Hall once more. Elizabeth Hunt, John’s wife, attended the Good Hope City Council’s regular meeting Nov. 9, on behalf of the Hunt Family Foundation. She came bearing a gift: a $1,500 donation to the parks, to be used for scholarships and equipment. It was a quiet moment, the kind that doesn’t take long on a meeting agenda. But for those in the room who knew John, it carried a great deal of weight. Among them was Good Hope City Clerk Christie Chamblee, who once worked under John Hunt. The man behind the fields For more than 22 years, John Hunt served as director of the City of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism department. Under his watch, the

Good Hope, AL · 2d

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North Alabama high school football officials present awards, share laughs from season

The North Alabama high school football officials celebrated another successful year at their annual end-of-season banquet Nov. 3 in the Rocket City Tavern in Redstone Gateway. About 20 of the 104 members of the North Alabama Football Officials Association have some affiliation to Redstone Arsenal. They call games for schools in Madison, Limestone and Blount counties.

Madison, AL · 3d

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Bobby Deneefe honored by city of Madison for 30 years of service

Mayor Ranae Bartlett presented a proclamation to Robert ‘Bobby’ Deneefe for his 30 years of service on the Industrial Development Board (IDB). Deneefe has contributed to Madison since 1980 and served on the IDB since 1996. “I Ranae Bartlett, Mayor of the City of Madison, do hereby recognize...

Madison, AL · 2d

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Decatur’s Historic Christmas Tour of Homes returns this December

The annual holiday tradition opens the doors of historic homes and churches in Old Decatur and Albany for an afternoon of seasonal tours and festivities.

Decatur, AL · 1d

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Athens High principal Willie Moore named Alabama Principal of the Year

Athens High School Principal Willie Moore has been named the 2026-2027 Alabama High School Principal of the Year.

Athens, AL · 17h

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Downtown Decatur kicks off Christmas season with Merry Mile, tree lighting Thursday

The holiday season officially begins in Downtown Decatur Thursday night (Nov. 12), with the start of the Merry Mile, featuring a Downtown Christmas Open House and the annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting. Downtown businesses will stay open until 8 p.m. with holiday sales, special promotions, new merchandise and complimentary treats...

Decatur, AL · 2d

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Tanner Elementary raises report card score from 75 to 83 in two years

Tanner Elementary School improved its report card score by eight points in two years, earning an 83 this year.

Tanner, AL · 1d

Yellowhammer News

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Browns Ferry veteran Mike Skaggs named permanent CEO of TVA

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors on Thursday made Mike Skaggs its permanent chief executive officer, keeping the power supplier for North Alabama under a nuclear veteran who spent part of his career at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant near Athens. Skaggs had led TVA on an interim basis since April, when the board named […] The post Browns Ferry veteran Mike Skaggs named permanent CEO of TVA appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Athens, AL · 1d